Malcolm X Memoriam

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El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, or Malcolm X
1925-1965


Blog Post: Malcolm 3:10

Video: Malcolm X speaks (video time: 1:37)

Comments

Anonymous said…
So timely, man. SO timely.
Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:16:00 PM
Kai said…
he was a good leader, indeed!
have you seen the movie with Danziel washington? good movie!
Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:29:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
ninamm-
Thanks. I had to put something up for Bro. Malcolm.

Kai-
Yes, I own it on DVD and how are you? :)
Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:12:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Blah3-
Thanks again for reminding me.
Friday, February 22, 2008 9:14:00 AM
NML/Natalie said…
I must buy the DVD as it's a long time since I've seen the film. He was a powerful speaker and it is great that he still has such a huge influence today. I hope that he will always be remembered. Have a great weekend x
Saturday, February 23, 2008 10:09:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
NML-
I have the soundtrack, score, book, and DVD. I watch the movie now and then. I think that I like the first part of the movie during Malcolm's younger years. I mostly like it for the costumes and music.
Saturday, February 23, 2008 7:07:00 PM
All-Mi-T [Thought Crime] Rawdawgbuffalo said…
yep that man was the truth i hope i can live up to his standards
Monday, February 25, 2008 10:19:00 AM
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